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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
So Ainsley toOk her small whlte band

So Ainsley took her small white hand
and put the ring on it.
alt will come true in a year. If it
comes true at all" he said. "Now,
come! The german begins at ten and
must tell you what figures 1 have
chosen"
Everybody wanted to know who that
quiet little thing was who danced with
Ainsley Arbuthnot; aud the next day
Dick Travers brought friend TO call.
He found Evelyn Ogden alone in her
glory.
Miss Weir has gone out to hunt
place." She said viciously. "She wants
to teach school, | believe"
".Ah, you don't say;" said Dicks COM
paniou, who was the youth with the
primrose. "Do you think she would
take me for pupil: am not much on
most things, but ;he fellows say | am
the very deuce at geography"
a month slipped by, and Sybil went
home disappointed. 1t was the wrong
time of the year, they said. She might
get place in the fall but there was
none vacant now.
''Tm afraid I'm not Of much account,
Aunt Hannah" she said, despondently,
as she sat by the little old Study-lamp,
thinking il all over. II might as well
have stayed at home, and not spent the
money going to town. Indeed" she
added with sigh, 'it would have been
great deal better"
1t was an odd answer to her observa-
tion. that there came JUST at that moment
ring at the hell which brought her
face to face in the doorway with Aims
ley A:bGthnot.'
~ have followed you," he said, hold
ing the hand which She gave him. IL
found that | could not be happy away
from you, and came to ask, Sybil,
whether | might not stay with you
alwaysY
"Come in" she said, leading him, into
the parlor, where only fire light shone.
excuse me-" she added hastily, 81
will get lamp"
This will do" he said, detaining her.
81 like this best. Sybil, you know what
1 came for. | love you. VIII you
marry me?"
She was natural girl, without any
art of coquetry, and she answered him
out of her heart:
"Yes."
"Then my wish viii come true" he
said, lifting her hand and kissing it
where the gold ring spanned her pretty
finger. "Do You know what wished,
darling? The ring said that the year
would bring you husband, and | wish
ed it might be me-"
1t is needless TO say that Sybil did not
look for any other position.
"She ought to be satisfied" Evelyn
said, when she heard of the engage
ment. "lt is astonishing what good
fortune some of those plain girls have.
Mr.. ArbuthnOt is the best catch OF the
season"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
Opening "a Car window /.

The prettiest woman In the car-she
is always the one who gets you into
scrapes Of this kind-wants the window
wide open, of course, because. there Is q
perfect cyclone OF ashes, dust, invisible
sparks, superheated air and red hot
three cornered cinders ready TO sweep
in OH the people behind her. With the
amount of intelligence providence has
seen fit to burden that sort Of woman
she essays to oper the window by daint-
lily catching hold OF the lower edge OF
the window frame with the tips OF her
fingers and trying TO upset the car. The
gods always provide a man TO help this
pretty woman. Ilalfa dozen men spring
To her assistance. The lucky fellow
lifts his hat, says "May II" In his kill
INCEST tone, laughingly remarks that
it's all in knowing The little trick OF the
complicated catch OF car window, does
thelittle trick and lifts, saying: This
one seems TO work rather reluctantly
and gives lift that brings the blood to
his head. Begs pardon and steps up
close to the window, gets n grip with
both hands, gives a yank that makes
everything turn black and crimson be-
fore his bloodshot eyes, tugs with the
desperation Of madness when he hears
the other passengers grunt for him In
mockery; examines the catch and lifts
again, till he hears his spine crack; his
face Is so hot he wants to die, he tries 10
be pleasant, but one more tug that bursts
all the blood vessels 10 his brain settles
him, he swears at the window between
his teeth, woman draws herself up la
insulted dignity and requests him to 20
away, and as he leaves brakeman
comes carelessly along, reaches out for
the window without looking at 1t as he
passes, and tosses 1t clear up 10 the roof
as he shouts, Asylum! All out for
Asylum !" And one man wants % get
out and stay out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
Teach Your IsOys

10 be mannerly.
To be industrious.
To be truthful and honest.
History and political economy.
Arithmetic in all Of its branches.
Habits Of cleanliness and good order.
Economy in all their business affairs.
That gambling is one of the worst Of
habits.
TO avoid the use Of tobacco and intox-
icating liquors.
To refrain from the use of prOfame and
indecent language.
That labor is honorable and the surest
guarantee to success in life.
TEACH YOUR DAUGHTERS
Self.reliance.
How to do baking.
How to cook good meal.
Not to use powder and paint.
Good, plain, dry common sense.
How to wear a calico dress like
queen.
10 sew on buttons and darn stockings.
TO say no and mean it, o. yes, and
stick 10 it.
That there is no certain cure for la
zy husband.
TO regard the morals, not the money,
OF beau.
The mysteries of the kitchen. the din
ing-roOm and the parlor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
Cocaine's Rival

DR.. J. Herbert Claiborne, Jr., Of New
York, has written an interesting ac-
count for the Medical Record OF new
Undiscovered alkaluid, with which he
has been experimenting, and whose
therapeutic value as local aDesthetic
be concludes will not be inconsiderable,
especially in eye diseases. His own re-
searches have been confined to its effect
OH the mucous surfaces Of the eye and
nose, but he thinks it may be fairly reck.
oned as rival Of cocaine, and feels safe
in predicting for II wide field Of use
fulness in all departm enis Of surgery
where local annthesia is desired. The
new drug is derived from the leaves Of
tree very much resembling the acacia
StenocdrpO, and known IN Louisiana rs
the "tear blanket tree" The discovery
Of the drug was due to an accident. Mr..
Goodman, a veterinary surgeon, while
travelling through West Felieiana par
ish, La, had occasion 10 apply a poul-
tice to a swelling on the fetlock Of one
his horses. He used tie fret leaves that
came to hand, saturated with hot water.
After making free incision In the
swelling, be was surprised to fnd that
the horse eyinced not the slightest feel
ing Of pain. The leaves were afterward
anslyzed and found 70 contain an aka
loid, to which their anasthetic proper
ties were proved TO be due. The new
drug il at present known as stenocar-
min.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
NEW GOODS,
New Goods

The undersigned has returned from
the city and finished opening a thor
ough and complete line Of goods, viz;
Dry Goods, Notions, Straw Goods,
fine Boots, fine and coarse Shoes, to
suit all ages, nice line of Mating,
good Rae Carpet at special bargain,
summer stock of Ready-made Cloth
$ inc cane and wood seat Rocking
Chairs; Bedsteads, Cots, Tables,
Safes. c., Queensware, Stoneware,
Hardware, WoOdenware, Tinware,
Groceries, Confections, Drugs, Patent
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Essences,
Soaps. Tobacco, Cigars, &c, &c.-all
of which have been bought at the
lowest cash price and will sell at clos
est living profit. Country Produce
taken in exchange at full market
price. also old iron and bones. Wool
bought for cash at highest market
price. An examination of goods and
prices solicited.
Respectfully, r,-,r
Duthelds, May IS, 1887.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
.Au Abe Lincoln story"

"Once there was certain king" he
said, "who kept an astrologer to fore.
warn him Of coming events, and espe-
cially to tell him whether it were going
TO rain when he wanted TO go on hunt.
ing expeditions. One day he had started
off for the forest with his train Of ladies
and lords for grand hunt when the
train met farmer riding on a donkey
on the road.
Good morning, farmer said the
king.
Good morning. king said the farm.
er; where are you folks goingY
Hunting, said the king.
Lord. you'll all get wet" said the
farmer.
The king trusted his astrologer, Of
course, and went TO the forest, but by
midday there came on terrific storm,
that drenched and bufieted the whole
party. When the king returned to his
palace he had the astrologer decapitated,
dUu scuN lbI tue lalihSA w AaAS u'c
place.
Laws sakes,' says the farmer when
he arrived, 'it amt me that knows when
it's goin' TO rain, it's my donkey. When
its goin' to be fair weather that donkey
always carried his ears forward, SO.
When its goin' 10 rain he puts EN-
backward, So
Make the donkey the court astrolo-
gerp shouted the king.
Ii was done. But the king always
declared that that appointment was the
greatest mistake he ever made In his
life.
Lincoln stopped there.
why did he say Ii was mistaken
we asked him. "Didn't the donkey do
his dutyg"
"Ees," said the President, "but after
that time every donkey In the country
wanted an office"
The shout Of laughter that echoed
from the hotel corridor at the telling OF
this narrative would have made the
fortune of two or three entirely new
stories
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
Fall Goods
LARGE STOCK
W.P.LICKLIDER'S

Call now and get your choice
of the New Goods that have
just arrived, and will be sold
at prices to suit the times. We
keep a fine and large assort-
ment of Groceries and Provis-
ions. A larger stock Of Boots
and Shoes than ever before,
and we will give you bargains
in this line. Save your money
and come and see. We have
an immense stock of China,
Glass and Queensware of best
and cheapest goods. Notions
we carry in stock. Hardware
we have. Baskets, Wooden
ware, Tar Rope q grades).
Bedington Flour, in sacks or
barrel. Sweet Potatoes and
Bologna all the time fresh.
Crackers, Cakes and fine line
Of Tobacco anu Cigars. Call
anl see US and we will save
you money and do our best
for you. Butter, Eggs and
Potatoes wanted.
Yours, truly,
w. p. LICKLIDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
Everything

is big word in store keeping, 10 keep every
thing men, women and children wear except
ladies hats of the finer medium and common
grades means something big. If the readers
will walk down one aisle and up the other in
the UpdegrafIs stores, a distance of four hun
dred and forty feet, looking at the piles OF
goods on each side, and read the black
boards, telling what they are and the prices
at which they are sold, they Will naturally
conclude that here is the place to find every
thing and anything that people wear at the
lowest prices. and that the advice given don
you buy until you examine them is worthy
hnl IN nd filn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
Published by Request. ]
OLD LETTERS.
a little rosewood casket,

In little rosewood casket,
That is resting on the stand,
Is a package OF old letters.
Penned by cherished hand.
VIII you go and bring them, sister,
And read them DER tonight?
Ihave often tried, but could not,
For the tears that dimmed my sight.
Come up closer TO me, sister,
Let me lean upon thy breast,
For my tide OF life is ebbing,
And 1 fain would be at rest.
Read the letters he has written
He whose voice I've often heard
Read them over, love, distinctly,
That loose not cen word.
Tell him, sister, when you see him,
That l never ceased to love;
That I. dying, prayed to meet him
In better home above;
Tell him that ne'er upbraided,
Ne'er word Of censure spoke,
Though his silence and his absence
My heart had well-nigh broke.
Tell him that watched his coming
When the noon-tide sun was high,
And when at eve the angels
Lit their star-lamps in the sky;
And when saw he came not,
Tell him that did not chide,
But that ever loved him
That blessed him when died.
When in the graves white garments
You have wrapped my form around,
And have laid me down to slumber
In the quiet church-yard ground,
Place the pictures and the letters
Close against my pulseless heart;
We for years have been together,
And in death we may not part.
am ready now, dear sister;
You may read the letters DER,
will listen to the words OF him
Whom shall see no more,
And ere you shall have finished,
Should calmly fall asleep
Fall asleep in death-and wake not,
Gentle sister, do not weep.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
Money Saved is Money Earned.

Speaking of clothing and materials TO make
them, for men, women and children, we as
sert that the Immense stores OF the Messrs:
Updegraffs, at Hagerstown, are not surpassed
by any stores in the state for quantity, va
riety, latest styles and low prices, and when
you have money TO spend for articles of wear,
don't let IL slip though your hands until you
have visited this store and carefully noted
the quality, styles and prices. \ dollar saved
is a dollar made, and the easiest way in this
world to make a dollar is to save 1T. Some
people act otherwise, but If you value money
''dOn 4 Won do tn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07

"My DEAR said a husband, gently
rousing his wife-the lady was danger
ously ilI-"Mrs. DeHobson called little
while ago and lef: her love and sympa-
thy for you. She seemed deeply az
fected."
john said the sick lady, in a very
weak tone OF voice, as she slowly un-
closed her eyes, what did she have
on?" -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
"DOn'I You DO IL -

No matter If the Updegraffs store is out of
the way. No matter If it costs you days
travel and some expense 10 reach II, we pre-
dict that the information gained in thor
oughly examining the goods and prices In this
store will amply repay your expenses and
time, to say nothing of the money saved In
making your purchases, We repeat, when
you are ready to buy anything or everything
people wear, fine, medium or common
quality, don't you do it until you have care
fully examined the goods and prices In the
Updegraff stores at HagerstOMn, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
Custom and Law

Compels people to wear clothing and 1t takes
money to get clothing. With the present
low prices for farm products and labor, 1t is
Just as much ones duty 10 buy where they
can get the most and best for their money, as
il is to labor or till the SOIL in order TO get
money with which TO supply their wants.
Some people are foolish enough TO think and
act otherwise, but don't you do it"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
Don't You DO It.

their money for anything less than its full
value. Until you have thoroughly investi-
gated the sources of supply and know where
To get the most for your money, II Is not wise
TO let it Slip out Of your pockets into other
peoples pockets. Many people part with
their money without proper care or thought,
but don't you do it,"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07

A young lady wishes 10 know 10 you
can tell anything about gentleman by
the color OF his eyes. We should not
like to risk any positive reply, but will
venture to say that something can be
determined by the color Of bis nose.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07

The President cannot attend the fair
az Dallas this fall, and he thus deliber-
ateIy foregoes the pleasure Of seeing the
only genuine hye-legged calf In the
worId.-Dalfas tTex.) Ners.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
TRUNKS AND VALISES

that has ever been brought to this town. In
fact, everything that Is kept in first-class
clothing store you will find right here. One
word more and am done, and that is this,
that every fair-minded person Will be ready
to admit that my Spring Stock is not only
stylish but well chosen and exceedingly fair
and reasonable in prices. With many thanks
to all of my friends and customers for their
past faVOrs and with strict attention TO busl-
ness in the future, ! hope to gain continu-
ance OF the same. Remember the old stand,
College Square. ,,,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07

Ought 10 Have It.-Sbe (blushing
slighty)-Do sou know, George. I've
heard II said that in ancient times kiss
ing pretty girl was cure for head
acbei He with monumental stupidity
"A headache Is something I've never
had.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07

When does the rain becoms too n.
miliar TO lady! When IL begins 70
patter OF the back.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
Jacob WintermOyer.

My stock consists of all styles ofReadymade
Clothing from the little 4-year-old boy TO the
largest size in Mems Suits. My stock ofNeck
wear and Gents Furnishings is far superior
to the display of any preceding years. \ nice
Scarf for 10 cents. Shirts Collars and Cuffs,
Hosiery, Suspenders. Gloves. Umbrellas,
Scarf Pins and Holders, Cuff and Collar But
IONS and the finest lot of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
FOR SALE.
J. S. FLEMING, Notary Public.

WILL take Acknowledgements OF Deeds,
w Power of Attorney, Affidavits, Deposi-
tions. and attend TO all business connected
with the Office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07

Brown: "HalIo, Robinson, what's
your hurryY
Robinson tout OF breath): "Don't de-
tain me; I've just heard that my house
IL on fire."
Brown: "That too bad. I waJ
going to ask you 70 have drink
Robinson: "well, III 20 you one,
but we'll have 20 be quick about IT,"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
How He Did L..

a lady friend Of ours took her four
yePr-old girl to photographer to have
her picture taken. The child couldn't
be made to sit still. The artist was rs
patient as could be, and worked every
device Of gentle persuasion to make the
little wriggler sit still. Finally be said
70 the des2airing mother:
"Madam, II you will leave the little
dear alone with me a few minutes I
think can succeed"
The mother was soon back by the trI-
umphant photographer who exhibited
satisfactory negative. When they
reached home the mother asked:
"Nellie, what did the man do when I
left you alone with him, to make you st
stillY"
"Ie said," lisped Nellie, "thit thill,
you damn little Tatheal, or III shSke
you ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
JAMES NJ. RANSOM, Jr.,

DoCroR OF DENTAL SURGERY,
,.,.,r.r Hotel Building, Shepherdstown, west
Virginia.
v.r.n, I'm Shepherdstown the first Monday
...., month and remain one week. once
..- fu and to O'Clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-10-07
GEO. M. BELTZHOOVER,
AND COUNSELOR,

surrHERsTowN, JEFFERSON Co., w. VA.
,>pnNPTattentio given to Collectionsand
all legal Business. VIII practiee In state
SiT Snyire I'm building next East of residence.
lgu lSS1.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-25
Employing Li,hographer. Organize.

CHICAGO, Nov PA number of the employ
ing lithographers met yesterday for the purpose
of forming an organization similar in its ar
engagements to the Typothetae. About thirty
gentlemen present, including delegations
from ST. Louis and Milwaukee. After full
discussion OF the project to form an association
in Chicago and while it was admitted that no
trouble WAS to be apprehended from prospective
striking workmen. it was deemed advisable TO
form some kind of an organization which would
enable the employers TO stand together in case
of trouble, The ST. Louis delegation explained
the general plan of local organization. and
stated that it Was the intention to establish
these organizations in every large city in the
United States, and after these were duly formed
to create national association. IN which all To-
cal branches would be fully represented Com
mittees appointed 70 draft constitution
and code Of ylaws
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-25

could have reached him.
These days were McClellan's opportunity,
and ne missed them He might have written
his name high the heights of fame, had he
not lacked energy. too much caution true
10y atty. His force. compared with Lees.
was an overwhelming Both at South
Mountain and when he first came to the banks
of the Antietam. he had three men to Lees
Even on the day the battle fought on the
banks of Antietam creek, Mcclellan had
81 OG0 and Lee not to exceed 40, O00 This bat
tie also. bears two names Antietam in the
North and Sharpsburg IL the South Sharps-
burg is a village, not much more than cross
road OF four or five hundred souls, with a birth
dating back a century. nearly mile from
the waters of the Antietam. The
creek of Antietam runs from the north into the
Potomac. reaching the latter three miles below
the center of the battlefield In early days It
was spelled and written, ANTI Etam, or.
'Etum." To-day two RECOMMENDATIONS are gieven
IL by those in its vicinity, An-ti-etam, and Ant
stam. Ii is a beautiful stream, fifty feet IN
width, running between banks twenty to hfry
feet in height These banks partially COW
cred with bushes and trees. AT the battlefield
two bridges spanned the stream, one below and
the other near the center. These bridges
OF stone. with great arches, and stone parapets
Is solid as pike road. At the upper or north
ern part of the field is ford at which the right
wing of the federal army crossed
just in the edge or Sharpsburg, toward the
AntIetam. Is now the National Cemetery on high
yround, commanding view of the entire field.
Here repose the federal dead who fell at Antie-
am and at South Mountain. In this cemetery
q a high rock upon which it is said. Lee stood
while tho battle was raging
The battle line nearly four miles in
length. The position of the confederates
m admiral one to resist attack The attack
ing forces must necessarily the stream of
water that gives name the battle and ad-
vance up the slope in many places To the
north no effort was made to prevent a crossing
pf the stream. although Lee was well informed.
bv his actions, of McCleIIan's purpose TO first
st.ack him in that quarter. Here. around the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-25

AWAKE Americans. and leave all meaner things
To low ambition and The pride of kings:
Don't sigh with pains, or burns, accident
But use Salvation Oil, the greatest linment.
, 1887-03-24
Jewish IIuniOr.

The humorous point of view from
which we survey one another qua Jews,
and that from which we survey our
neighbors qua Gcntiles, are, of course,
among the more local and characteris-
tic features of the subject. 1T would
he impertinent to dilate," says the
Jewish Chronicle, "on what every Jew
realizes so thoroughly; if he does not,
no amount of explanation will help
him. To make the Comic character of
play or novel Jew is sufficiently
common device: as unsuccessful, 1T
must be added. as it is common. Per-
haps these Merry Andrews of fiction
have their uses, and serve to rouse the
laughter of the Gentle public: perhaps
we have q comic side which we our
selves are incapable of perceiying. and
yet we are 10y no means sparng of one
another i'll this respect. AS far as we
can Judge we should say that only a
Jew perceives to the full humor of
another: but it is humor so tine, so
peculiar, so distinct i'll flavor, that we
believe it impossible to impart its
perception to any one not born a jew
The most hardened agnostic deserter
from the synagogue enjoys its pungency
where the Jealous alien convert to
Judaism tastes nothing but little Bit
terness. In these days, indeed, of
slackening bonds, of growing careless
ness rs to lOng-cherished traditions,
when the old order is changing and Civ
ing place to new with startling rapidity,
it is, perhaps, our sense of humor as
much as anything else which keeps
alive the family feeling of the Jewish
race"